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Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

2:26pm Wednesday, November 30, 2005
There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are worthy of comment. What follows is our weekly view of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. Click on the "Read More..." link below for seven days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis. Thursday in Akron: Gun...

Attorney General Jim Petro Defends Concealed Carry Law

12:33pm Wednesday, November 30, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 30, 2005 Columbus - Attorney General Jim Petro filed a legal brief defending the constitutionality of Ohio's concealed carry law against a challenge by the city of Toledo. "We believe the concealed carry law is an issue of statewide concern and prevents cities from enacting bans because statewide law supercedes local laws," said Attorney General Jim Petro...

Opening Day stories from around the Buckeye State

9:53am Wednesday, November 30, 2005
There are lots of great stories being published this week about opening day for Ohio deer-gun season, and we're happy to bring you excerpts from and links to a few of our favorites. Chillicothe Gazette: Photo caption - "It's not just for the boys" href="http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051129/NEWS01/511290304/1002" target="_blank"> src="http://cmsimg...

FLASH: Anti-gun Coleman quitting race for governor

11:01am Tuesday, November 29, 2005
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that anti-gun Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman will announce his withdrawal from the race for governor later today. From the story: Mayor Michael B. Coleman today will quit the race for governor after his miscue-plagued campaign failed to get traction. Greg Haas, Coleman's campaign manager, said that Coleman has scheduled a news conference for 3 p.m. in the mayor'...

Pro-gun legislator considered to head Ohio Democratic Party

12:10am Tuesday, November 29, 2005
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Friday that the Ohio Democratic Party Chairman is resigning, effective Nov. 30, and that among the names being considered for his replacement is a former endorsee of this political action committee. From the story: Ohio Democrats are searching for a new state chairman -- just months before they must officially field a slate of candidates for next year's pivotal...

Disabled veteran finds peace in the woods

12:05am Tuesday, November 29, 2005
The Columbus Dispatch on Sunday published an inspiring story about a veteran who isn't about to let a double amputation get in the way of his love for the outdoors. The story begins like this: Here comes the deer, wandering through the woods of Morgan County, his slow steps cracking twigs and leaves. The man leans forward in the wheelchair and watches the young buck down in the gully. The deer...

Every Vote Counts

12:35pm Monday, November 28, 2005
By Jim Irvine Yes is cliché, but it’s true. But how much of a difference does your effort to vote really make? Consider Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee Paul Blevins. This year he was up for re-election of the Elyria city council, ward 4. Paul was very outspoken and influential in preventing the city council from adopting a gun ban similar to what the City of Clyde adopted in 2004. On...

Education Guide Lesson #13: GunFacts Download

12:57pm Friday, November 25, 2005
Arm yourself with “Gun Facts”. Proven facts to help you destroy any gun control argument! Gun Facts is the essential reference for debunking common myths about guns, crime, and the Second Amendment. This free, 80-page e-book presents the most common gun myths along with the facts that prove them false. Gun Facts gives you the ammunition you need to win debates, write letters to editors, email...

Ohio's Popular Deer-Gun Season opens statewide on November 28

12:10am Friday, November 25, 2005
Between 120,000 to 130,000 deer projected to be taken during the week-long season Ohio's popular deer-gun season opens statewide on Monday, November 28. Deer hunters will see some of the most liberal deer hunting regulations ever offered, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. href="http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/publicfiles/OhioDNRlogo.gif" target="...

Young Hunters Bag Nearly 31 Percent More Deer During Special Two-day Hunt

12:05am Thursday, November 24, 2005
COLUMBUS, OH - Young hunters across Ohio took advantage of great weather last weekend, taking 31 percent more deer than in 2004, during the Third Annual Youth Deer-Gun Season. Hunters age 17 and under killed 8,722 deer in the special two-day season, aimed at providing a high-quality hunt for youngsters, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Last year’s...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

4:14pm Wednesday, November 23, 2005
There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are worthy of comment. What follows is our weekly view of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. Below are seven days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis. Thursday in Dayton: Thieves Target Local Cell Phone...

Ohio concealed handgun license-holder defends self against attackers

11:28am Wednesday, November 23, 2005
The Warren Tribune-Chronicle, which is one of the Ohio newspapers which wrecklessly publishes lists of Ohio CHL-holders as though they were criminals, is reporting that a pizza deliveryman with an Ohio CHL was able to defend his life against a group of male attackers who were trying to rob him. From the story: The chief said the owner of Mr. B's Pizza on Youngstown Road, Eugene Madill, was...

Newspaper: CHL-holder ''wins case'' against Toledo police, gets his gun back

12:10am Wednesday, November 23, 2005
The Toledo Free Press is reporting that Toledo Police have finally returned a Toledo CHL-holder's firearm more than three months after they illegally confiscated it. Thomas Szych, who has faced high levels of gang and criminal activity in his north Toledo neighborhood this summer, was forced to seek the help of an attorney after police illegally confiscated his firearm after a neighbor filed a...

Column: Deer-hunting philosophies changing with ecological challenges

12:05am Wednesday, November 23, 2005
A recent Al Smith column in the Lima News offers plenty of food for thought as we head into deer-gun season. The piece begins like this: For more than a century, hunters have played a vital role as conservationists in America. Led by Teddy Roosevelt, hunters helped curb the wanton killing of animals and have helped bring back nearly depleted populations of game via strict hunting regulations and...

Campaign spokesman: Doug White on Betty Montgomery's short-list for Lt. Gov.

12:15am Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that anti-self-defense Betty Montgomery is trying to dampen rumors she will pull out of the race for the GOP nomination for governor by announcing that she has begun vetting candidates to become her running mate. For those who followed the intense battle to pass Ohio's concealed carry law (HB12), and those who have been forced to endure some of the most...

More evidence of an ailing Cleveland Plain Dealer

12:10am Tuesday, November 22, 2005
In the wake of news that subscriptions to the Cleveland Plain Dealer are off 4.46% in the past six months alone, the Associated Press is reporting further evidence that all is not well at The Plain Dealer, Ohio's largest newspaper. According to the report, The Plain Dealer is axing its Sunday Magazine because of rising expenses. From the story: The magazine has been published since the newspaper'...

NRA:Gun ownership/right-to-carry up, gun control down, violent crime 30-year low

12:05am Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The NRA-ILA recently released a Fact Sheet which absolutely decimates what anything you are likely to hear from the gun ban lobby and their supporters in the establishment media. To wit: The number of privately owned guns in the U.S. is at an all-time high. The number of gun owners is also at an all-time high. The number of Right to Carry states is at an all-time high, up from 10 in 1987 to 38...

Cheers to the NWTF: "Handicapped hunters track deer on special weekend"

12:10am Monday, November 21, 2005
The Marietta Times is reporting that thanks to the National Wild Turkey Federation's Wheelin’ Sportsmen program nearly 60 disabled hunters had the opportunity once again to enjoy a weekend of deer hunting in Southeastern Ohio's Morgan County. The story mentions that a lot of these less fortunate people harvested their first deer over the special three day hunt including an eleven year old girl...

NPR tackles subject of guns the workplace, repeats misleading data

12:05am Monday, November 21, 2005
NPR story ignores facts regarding the nature of gun violence in the workplace National Public Radio is reporting on a move that would ensure employers in Florida could not deny their workers' Constitutional right to bear arms self-defense while traveling to and from their workplace. Although the report quotes advocates on both sides of the issue, NPR repeats statistics that completely fail to...

Basically, Betty Doesn't Get It'

12:15am Friday, November 18, 2005
By Gerard Valentino Buckeye Firearms Association received the following email from a supporter who attended a political meeting where Betty Montgomery was also in attendance. Although Montgomery’s new campaign literature tries to paint her as the newest incarnation of Ronald Reagan, gun owners know better. It was Betty Montgomery that expected Ohio’s concealed carry license holders would commit "...

Democrat caucus names pro-concealed carry Senator as assistant minority leader

12:10am Friday, November 18, 2005
The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that State Sen. Kimberly Zurz, D-Green, was elected Wednesday to be second in charge of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus. The story notes that as assistant minority leader, Zurz will work with the leader, Sen. C.J. Prentiss of Cleveland, Whip Teresa Fedor of Toledo, and Assistant Whip Robert Hagan of Youngstown. Like Senator Zurz, Sens. Fedor and Hagan both...

Youth deer-gun season this weekend

12:05am Friday, November 18, 2005
The Dayton Daily News is reporting that Ohio's young hunters are getting ready for the third annual youth deer-gun season, which will be held Saturday and Sunday. From the story: The youth-only season is open one-half hour before sunrise to sunset on private and public lands. About 15,000 young hunters are expected to participate. "We've spoken to a lot of parents who are excited about taking...

Nov. 30, Capital University (Columbus): Dr. John R. Lott

12:10am Thursday, November 17, 2005
John Lott, author of "More Guns, Less Crime" and "The Media Bias Against Guns" will be on the campus of Capital University campus to speak about guns, and why guns make society safer. Event details: href="http://www.capitalcr.com/" target="_blank"> src="http://www.mattnaugle.com/cap-moregunslesscrime.jpg" height=118 width=80 border=0 align="right"> Date: November 30th Time: 6:00 p.m...

Ohio hunters seeing success in 2005

12:05am Thursday, November 17, 2005
The Marietta Times is reporting that Ohio bow hunters are harvesting deer at a record pace, taking nearly 42,000 deer during the first six weeks of the season. The paper also reports that this year’s early harvest exceeds last year’s record setting totals by about 1,000 deer. From the story: Approximately 250,000 bow hunters are believed to be participating in Ohio’s statewide deer-archery...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

4:15pm Wednesday, November 16, 2005
There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are worthy of comment. What follows is our weekly view of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. Click on the "Read More..." link below for seven days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis. Wednesday in Akron: 2...

FLASH: Apprentice Hunting License bill unanimously passed by House Committee

10:16am Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Buckeye Firearms Association's Larry S. Moore got more than he bargained for when he showed up to offer proponent testimony for HB296 on behalf of this political action committee and the US Sportmen Alliance today. After proponent testimony from several witnesses was heard, and the legislation having received no opposition, the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted the...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. attends Sponsor Hearing on HB347

12:10am Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Buckeye Firearms Association's Gerard Valentino, along with representatives for both the National Rifle Association and People's Rights Organization, were on hand Tuesday as Members of the Ohio House Committee on Criminal Justice heard testimony from Rep. Jim Aslanides on his HB347, a sweeping firearms law reform bill. Gun ban extremist Toby Hoover was also on hand, no doubt trying to earn her...

Op-Ed: Buybacks of weapons well-meant, but futile

12:05am Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Will wonders never cease? In a recent op-ed , the Columbus Dispatch Metro Columnist Mike Harden did something few journalists are ever willing to do. He told gun ban extremists they are wasting their time. The column begins like this: In the heady days of the gun buyback initiatives of the 1990s, two of the most bizarre programs were "Guns for Buns" in Lexington, Ky., and "Buns for Guns" in St...

Two-time PAC endorsee helps open state-of-the-art shooting facility

12:15am Tuesday, November 15, 2005
The Dayton Daily News is reporting that the Miami Valley's newest shooting range — accommodating pistol, rifle and archery — opened last weekend, featuring the only civilian-use live fire simulator in America. And among the list of owners is a name that many Ohio gun owners from the area will recognize... From the story: Lauhorner Indoor Arms & Archery Adventure is a state-of-the-art indoor...

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